Although the holiday season is often very joyous for many, within the GLBT community it can be very depressing and lonely for those who have been disowned or rejected by people who once said they loved them and the churches that once celebrated them. Yet, for others, it is a time to put forth the best face of protection and deception, avoiding questions relating to relationships or their life in general. I have been there and my prayer for you this holiday season is to remind you of God’s love for you. It is bigger than the rejection of your parents, former friends and relatives. It is deeper than any religious doctrine or statement of belief. It is stronger than any earthly relationship. God loves you and God is for you – period. God’s love is amazing, extravagant and everlasting. Don’t allow or accept anything less in your life.
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God’s Love - Paul Mastromarino
I am always
with you,
even when you are not able to feel me in your heart.
I love you always,
I surround you with my protecting love,
even when you occasionally forget me.
I listen to your problems,
if you are sincere and receptive, I give you solutions.
I hear your prayers and answer those which are in the best interest
of everyone in your life including, but not limited to, you.
I am the light and the thoughts in
your mind,
I am the sight in your eyes,
I am the life in your body,
I am the feelings you feel in your heart.
I am always at work in your life for your greater good,
although you may not always believe this;
hopefully, your faith in me will grow constant.
you must realize:
"my will is whatever is happening in the present moment".
within this moment you must think and act
with integrity, humility and courage,
you must trust in me,
and surrender your will to mine through acceptance.
if you continue to demonstrate acceptance,
integrity, humility, courage and trust,
you will discover the secret of opening your heart to my love.
the greater your faith in me
the more I am able fill your heart with my love.
it is I, who grants you the serenity
to accept
the things you cannot change,
the courage to change the things you can
and the wisdom to know the difference.
eventually you will realize the samplings of love
I bestow on you through others
are purposefully designed to draw you closer to me.
it is only I, who loves you unconditionally,
I am an ever-flowing fountain of love, peace and joy,
I will never disappoint you; I will always be with you.
I mete out to you the exact amount of pain you cause others,
because I want you to be compassionate.
I want you to be able to give love and equally as important,
I want you to be able to receive love.
how else will you learn to love me?
how will you learn to accept my love?
the moment you realize the error of your ways,
the moment you sincerely regret the pain you cause others,
I forgive you; I nourish you with my tender mercies.
remember, I never stop loving you for you are my precious child.
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You are more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37, I John
5:4). You are saved by the grace of
God. Nothing or nobody can separate you
from the love of God- except you.
You have come through many things, but you are still
here. So rejoice and be encouraged.
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